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CVE-2009-3234

4.9 · MEDIUM

Buffer overflow in the perf_copy_attr function in kernel/perf_counter.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.31-rc1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a "big…

Published Sep 17, 2009linuxCWE-119EPSS 1.80%

Overview

CVE-2009-3234 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on September 17, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in the perf_copy_attr function in kernel/perf_counter.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.31-rc1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a "big size data" to the perf_counter_open system call.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refarticle.gmane.org/gmane.linux.kernel/890654Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/16/1Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/17/13Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/36423Refarticle.gmane.org/gmane.linux.kernel/890654Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/16/1Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/17/13Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/36423

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3234?

CVE-2009-3234 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on September 17, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2009-3234?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-3234?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-3234?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-3234 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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